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Video Editing Computer Review: Alienware MJ 12-8550 Workstation

If you're in the market for a new video editing computer, you are no doubt considering how it will handle high-definition material. Or perhaps you've got multiple mediocre computers assigned to different tasks cluttering your workspace. Either way,...

Excellent capacity to run multiple processes without bogging down

Hard drives a little noisy when accessed

A high-performance workstation that easily handles the demands of working professionals and serious enthusiasts moving into the world of high definition.

Alienware MJ-12 8550

Alienware has been making media workstation class systems for several years, and the company tends to offer some interesting solutions targeted at the high end. The company takes advantage of the latest CPUs and graphics subsystems and builds systems...

MJ-12 7750 Workstation

Alienware MJ-12 8550

Alienware has been making media workstation class systems for several years, and the company tends to offer some interesting solutions targeted at the high end. The company takes advantage of the latest CPUs and graphics subsystems and builds systems...

The Windows XP Professional x64-based system features dual quad core Intel X5355 Xeon processors running at 2.66 GHz housed on an Intel S5000 XVN dual socket motherboard. It came outfitted with 4GB RAM (all slots full), a 73GB SCSI system drive and a...

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Alienware's workstations deliver maximum performance, reliability, and stability in applications from 3D animation and architectural design to visual effects and post-production. Scalable to meet even the most demanding projects, Alienware's systems have the power and flexibility to accurately deliver the most challenging projects.The Alienware MJ-12 m7700i boasts a gorgeous 17" widescreen LCD to give users ample workspace for all their application needs. With a 1400 x 900 native resolution, power users can enjoy the ability to have two full windows open side-by-side to maximize their productivity. Multimedia users will also enjoy the 16:10 aspect ratio which lends itself perfectly to widescreen DVD's and applications.The NVIDIA Quadro FX Go1400 GPU for PCI Express sets a new standard for mobile 3D workstation graphics, providing performance, programmability, precision, and quality for professional CAD, DCC, and scientific applications. This GPU virtually guarantees sustained productivity for all professionals on the go, from effects creators on a movie set, to engineers at the plant, to the geoscientist on a remote oil rig.Typically, notebook systems feature less powerful mobile processors in order to remove excess heat and reduce power drains, which are typically the most important factors for notebook systems. The MJ-12 m7700i was designed from the ground up to maximize power and minimize heat in order to support Intel's full-speed Pentium 4 desktop processors. The MJ-12 m7700i makes no sacrifices in power or performance.